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World Class Innovators

Our network of strategic partners connects Da Nang's innovators with world-class capital, mentorship, and global market access.

Partners

Da Nang
VIFC Vietnam
National Startup Support Center
VYBE
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CrossFund
Globale Capital Partners
SUCI Blockchain Hub
APEX
Touchstone Partners
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
ThinkZone Ventures
Sustainable Finance - EuroCham Vietnam

Mentors

Quang Pham

Quang Pham

Investment Committee member at Asia Business Builders

Investment Committee member at Asia Business Builders. Mandating investing strategy, authorizing investment decisions, and overseeing portfolio performance for a $90M Vietnam-focused PE fund.

Benjamin Cardarelli

Benjamin Cardarelli

CEO & Founder, CrossFund

Leading one of the most active emerging market investors, bridging Asia & MENA. Connecting vetted startups with accredited angel investors globally.

Tyler McElhaney

Tyler McElhaney

Country Head, Apex Group Ltd.

Country Head, General Director & Legal Representative - Financial & Professional Services. Leading operations for Apex Group Ltd.

Henry Yang

Henry Yang

Managing Director, Remi Technology

FinTech executive at Remi Technology and Founder of 9Plus/Qcash, focused on stablecoin and cross-border payment solutions. A former Ericsson veteran, he holds a Master of Global Finance from Fordham University and Peking University.

Do Bui

Do Bui

Founding Partner & CEO, ThinkZone Ventures

Founding Partner & CEO of ThinkZone Ventures, a Vietnam-based early-stage VC investing in ambitious founders across Southeast Asia. He also serves on the boards of notable portfolio companies including GIMO, Fundiin, and eJOY English.

Davide Calì

Davide Calì

Chairman of Expand

Italian advisor, investor, founder, and ex researcher working in the Tech field for more than 30 years. Successfully contributed to launch 3 startups (one up to a 3.5 B$ Pre IPO).

Dr. Mattia L. Rattaggi

Dr. Mattia L. Rattaggi

Managing Partner, METI Advisory AG

AEIR's Blockchain Advisor with 25+ years in finance and Web3 strategy. Chairman of FiCAS, Ambassador of CV Labs. Guiding navigating the legal landscape of Web3 while shaping resilient, compliant blockchain strategies.

Stefano Pellegrino

Stefano Pellegrino

Co-Founder & CEO at Aquila

3x Founder and Zero-to-One Business Builder, with over 10 years experience in green project finance across South East Asia. I focus on Data-Driven Growth in Emerging Markets, notably at the intersection between FinTech and Climate Tech.

Evgeniya Pozhilova

Evgeniya Pozhilova

Founder & Chief M&A Strategist at GlobalVision M&A Consulting

Specializing in Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Mergers & Acquisitions. With a focus on the Benelux region, she delivers strategic advisory and investment growth for businesses globally.